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2 0 1 5IT HAS ALL THE POTENTIAL IN THE WORLD,

BUT IT’S WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT

THAT COUNTS.

With everything you have invested in your business, we want to make sure only the

best goes into it. Richardson Pioneer o�ers quality when it comes to seed selection, crop

planning and agronomic support. Contact your local Richardson Pioneer Ag Business

Centre to book your seed today and continue investing into the future of your farm.

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A network thatmakes the dif ference.

When you try something new, you want to get expert advice from people you trust and who have the knowledge you need. As new varieties o�er shorter growing seasons, regions across thePrairies now have the opportunity to put soybeans in their crop rotation. At Richardson Pioneer, we’re here to help. Our network of agronomists and Certi�ed Crop Advisors are spread across Western Canada, and o�erinformation and research to ensure that our customers have the best advice when they need it the most. “Our customers want to know what’s going to work in their region,” says Terry Moyer, Regional Sales Agronomist for Richardson Pioneer. “They are looking to know which variety to grow, what �eld to select, how to plant. Inthe Red River Valley, we’ve been growing beans for almost two decades and now we can share that experience with the rest of Western Canada.” We’ve also been investing in research and development at Kelburn Farm, Richardson’s 500-acre research and development farm. Soybeans have been grown at Kelburn since 1998, and the data gathered o�ers insight intovariety di�erences, crop protection products, agronomic practices and yieldpotential. It also allows for us to continue being an objective third-party while comparing varieties side by side. When considering soybeans, talk to your local Richardson Pioneer representative. Gain insight and knowledge from a network you can trust.

Tips to help guide you through the soybean growing season.

Crop Rotation Soybeans are susceptible to diseases that also a�ectcanola, sun�owers and edible beans, and the best wayto break the disease cycle (mainly sclerotinia) is to follow a cereal crop. Residue management of the cereal crop becomes the main concern for the following soybean crop. Heavy trash can slow soil from warming up in the spring to a desired 10 degrees Celsius for optimum planting. Herbicide residue should be taken into consideration from previous years, including any post-harvest application. Pre-seed herbicide needs to be a non-residual product.

Plant Population and Row Spacing Planting 200,000 seeds per acre may result in a �nalplant population of 180,000 plants per acre after factoring in germination and mortality. Early-maturing varieties have responded to higher seeding rates of approximately 200,000 plants per acre, while later-maturing, branchy varieties respond better to 180,000 plants per acre. Wider rows of 20” spacing and higher respond greater to environmental conditions; branchy varieties should be chosen in these wide-row situations to take advantage of the extra space. Planting populations can be targeted at 170,000 to 180,000 plants per acre. *These numbers based on solid-seeded, 10” spacings at Kelburn Farm from 2010-2012.

Starter Fertilizer Soybeans are very sensitive to seed-placed fertilizer. As a legume crop, soybeans provide their own nitrogen through nodulation. Proper inoculation is critical for a successful soybean crop.

Soil testing to know your nutrient levels is very important. Studies have shown that soybeans will respond to added Phosphorus (P) when soil tests are below 10 ppm P205. How that P is applied is most critical. Solid seed can safely add 50 pounds of MicroEssentials® Sz, providing 20 lbs of P205. If soils are at the very low range (�ve ppm, forexample), then a soil P building program must be implemented on preceding crops, fall banded or side banded at time of seeding.

Harvest Time and Grain Marketing Soybeans reach maturity when 90 per cent of the pods are brown. They can also change very quickly with hot temperatures and can go from a relatively green looking crop, to full leaf drop and harvest in a very short period of time. Weeds at harvest are seldom an issue, but if green weeds are present, a desiccation may be required to dry down any green material. Richardson Pioneer o�ers �exible pricing and deliveryoptions at our Ag Business Centres throughout the soybean growing regions. Richardson International’s marketing team in Eastern Canada has been merchandising soybeans for a long time, and we have drawn upon that experience to become a leader in soybean merchandising in Western Canada now too. Our extensive network of elevators in Western Canada, together with our export facilities on Canada’s east and west coasts, allow us to connect Prairie soybean growers with consumers throughout the world. By working with your Richardson Pioneer representative, you can build a plan from planting to grain delivery that is suited for your farm.

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White Mould Resistance

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Maturity Mid/Late

PEKKO R2 AKRAS R2CHU 2325 2375 (est.)

Maturity Early Mid/Early

White Mould Resistance

Very Good Good (8 est.)

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SEED TREATMENTSSyngenta

Crusier Maxx® Vibrance™ BeansBayer CropScience

Evergol™ Energy with Stress Shield

INOCULANTSMonsanto BioAg

Optimize®

Tag Team® Cell Tech®

BASFNodulator® NT

Nodulator® PRONodulator® Solid Core Granular

First Class Treatment

Before putting your seed in the ground, application of the right treatment and inoculants is the �rst step to success. Treating your soybean seed ensures that yourinvestment is protected at the most critical stages, planting and emergence. Seed treatment needs to be thorough, but also well thought out. Richardson Pioneer o�ers a wide selection of seed treatmentsthat can be paired with the right inoculants for the seed you’ve selected. There is �exibility when it comes to choosing theright combination of treatment and inoculants for your seed. Determining the right seed treatment depends on a variety of variables. It is important to talk with your local Richardson Pioneer representative to make the right selection. Once you have selected the best treatment for your soybeans, how it is applied to the seed is critical. Over the past several years, we have invested signi�cantly into our network by adding state-of-the-art seed treaters to help ensure the best start for your soybeans. Our treaters o�er consistent and precise coverage foryour seed, and are fully automated to help with accuracy. They are quick and e�cient, allowing for minimal wait times. With less timespent loading trailers, Richardson Pioneer customers are able to get to their �elds faster with a quality product in hand.

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Seed TreatmentsWith the newest genetics and traits available, Richardson Pioneer o�ers a broadrange of seed treatments and inoculants from leading suppliers to help maximize the potential of your soybean crop.

Talk to your Richardson Pioneer Ag Business Centre about which products

are the best �t for your farm.

You can �nd our state-of-the-art seed treaters at:

• Richardson Pioneer Antler

• Richardson Pioneer Brandon

• Richardson Pioneer Dauphin

• Richardson Pioneer Dundonald

• Richardson Pioneer Estevan

• Richardson Pioneer Landmark

• Richardson Pioneer Langenburg

• Richardson Pioneer Mollard

• Richardson Pioneer Red River South

• Richardson Pioneer South Lakes

• Richardson Pioneer Weyburn

• Richardson Pioneer Whitewood

• Tri Lake Agri (Killarney)